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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,623.49, 20,175.63 and 8,952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,623.49, 20,175.63 and 8,952.32 is: 12,351.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,623.49 : 20,175.63 = 8,952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,623.49/20,175.63 = 8,952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,623.49x = 20,175.63 × 8,952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,623.49x = 180,618,763.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,618,763.19/14,623.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,351.28

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